At EY, we’re committed to shaping your future with confidence. Join our diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go, making a difference for clients, society, and your own development. As a Manager in Technology M&A, you will lead complex IT carve-out and integration programs within M&A transactions, acting as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders. This role requires strategic thinking, deep technology expertise, and strong leadership to manage multiple workstreams and teams in an international environment.

Your main responsibilities

• Lead strategies and transactions, including IT due diligence, carve-out planning, integration roadmaps, and post-deal transformation.
• Oversee pre-deal and post-deal IT workstreams while managing relationships with client stakeholders.
• Advise C-level executives on technology implications of M&A, including operating model design, ERP strategy, IT architecture, and digital transformation opportunities.
• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously, ensuring quality delivery, risk management, and alignment with client objectives.
• Drive business development, including leading proposals, RFP responses, and go-to-market initiatives for Technology M&A services.
• Mentor and develop teams, providing guidance, feedback, and coaching to managers and consultants.
• Collaborate across EY service lines to deliver integrated solutions to clients, leveraging sector insights and technology expertise.

Your team

You will join our fast-growing, market-leading Technology M&A team, which combines deep sector knowledge with technology expertise. Our team thrives on collaboration and innovation, supported by a culture of continuous learning and development.

Your office: Amsterdam

Our Amsterdam office is located at the Zuidas, a bustling area full of companies. In our Cross Towers, we welcome up to 1,500 people every day. For a breathtaking view of the city, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning in our Wavespace, a high-tech environment that connects clients and colleagues virtually across the globe.

Your skills and strengths

• Master’s degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in technology strategy, IT transformation, and M&A programs, ideally in top-tier consulting or large corporates.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale IT integration/separation programs and manage multiple workstreams under pressure.
• Deep knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, MSD), IT architecture, and business processes.
• Good understanding of data management and infrastructure (network, cloud, workplace).
• Expertise in operational aspects of M&A: TSA design, stranded cost analysis, Day 1/Day 2 readiness, and technology landscape evaluation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills at the executive level.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.

Your benefits

• A competitive salary reflecting your role and responsibilities, depending on experience and qualifications, along with a solid pension plan.
• A contract for 40 hours.
• A laptop and phone for both work and personal use, and a monthly internet allowance.
• 34 vacation days to recharge and unwind.
• A mobility budget allowing you to choose how you travel.
• Hybrid working options to support a healthy work-life balance.
• The opportunity to work up to 20 days per year from abroad.
• The option to swap 3 national holidays for non-national ones.
• Access to a variety of training and courses for personal and professional growth.
• Well-being support through the OpenUp platform, connecting you with psychologists and lifestyle experts.
• A focus on teamwork and various internal networks for social activities, fostering a positive work atmosphere.

At EY, we value integrity, inclusiveness, and respect, creating an environment where you can be yourself and develop into the best version of yourself. We encourage all candidates, especially women, to apply even if they don’t meet all the criteria.